48 min
Ep. 74: Co-Writing A Novel with Cassandra Khaw & Richard Kadrey (Mini-Masterclass) SFF Addicts
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- Ciencia ficción
Join host Adrian M. Gibson as he delves into a mini-masterclass on Co-Writing A Novel with authors Cassandra Khaw and Richard Kadrey. During the episode, Cassandra and Richard tackle the chaotic business of writing with another person, including how they co-wrote The Dead Take the A Train, why you might consider (or not) co-writing a novel, merging writing styles and authorial voices, dealing with the challenges of evolving co-writing processes, deadlines and editors, co-writing virtually, collaborative ideation and storytelling, avoiding ego, trusting your partner and more.
NOTE: Cassandra had to leave the conversation 30 minutes in due to a sick cat. Also, this is part two of a two-part chat with Cassandra and Richard. Click here to check out part one.
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- Patreon (for exclusive bonus episodes, author readings, book giveaways and more)
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- Rate and review SFF Addicts on your platform of choice, and share us with your friends
EMAIL US WITH YOUR QUESTIONS & COMMENTS:
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ABOUT OUR GUESTS:
Cassandra Khaw is the award-winning, USA Today bestselling author of The Salt Grows Heavy, Nothing But Blackened Teeth, Hammers on Bone and more. They also write and create video games and tabletop games. Their latest novel is The Dead Take the A Train, co-written with Richard Kadrey.
Find Cassandra on Twitter, Instagram, Amazon and their personal website.
Richard Kadrey is the NYT bestselling author of the Sandman Slim supernatural noir series, along with King Bullet, The Grand Dark, Butcher Bird and more. He’s also written for film and comics, including Heavy Metal, Lucifer, and Hellblazer. His latest novel is The Dead Take the A Train, co-written with Cassandra Khaw.
Find Richard on Twitter, Amazon and his personal website.
ABOUT OUR HOSTS:
Adrian M. Gibson is a podcaster, writer and illustrator, and is currently working on his debut novel.
Find Adrian on X, Instagram or his personal website.
M.J. Kuhn is the author of Among Thieves, her debut novel, and its sequel Thick as Thieves.
Find M.J. on X, Instagram, TikTok or her personal website.
FOLLOW SFF ADDICTS:
FanFiAddict Book Blog
Twitter
Instagram
MUSIC:
Intro: "Into The Grid" by MellauSFX
Outro: “Galactic Synthwave” by Divion
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Join host Adrian M. Gibson as he delves into a mini-masterclass on Co-Writing A Novel with authors Cassandra Khaw and Richard Kadrey. During the episode, Cassandra and Richard tackle the chaotic business of writing with another person, including how they co-wrote The Dead Take the A Train, why you might consider (or not) co-writing a novel, merging writing styles and authorial voices, dealing with the challenges of evolving co-writing processes, deadlines and editors, co-writing virtually, collaborative ideation and storytelling, avoiding ego, trusting your partner and more.
NOTE: Cassandra had to leave the conversation 30 minutes in due to a sick cat. Also, this is part two of a two-part chat with Cassandra and Richard. Click here to check out part one.
SUPPORT THE SHOW:
- Patreon (for exclusive bonus episodes, author readings, book giveaways and more)
- Merch shop (for a selection of tees, tote bags, mugs, notebooks and more)
- Subscribe to the FanFiAddict YouTube channel, where this and every other episode of the show is available in full video
- Rate and review SFF Addicts on your platform of choice, and share us with your friends
EMAIL US WITH YOUR QUESTIONS & COMMENTS:
sffaddictspod@gmail.com
ABOUT OUR GUESTS:
Cassandra Khaw is the award-winning, USA Today bestselling author of The Salt Grows Heavy, Nothing But Blackened Teeth, Hammers on Bone and more. They also write and create video games and tabletop games. Their latest novel is The Dead Take the A Train, co-written with Richard Kadrey.
Find Cassandra on Twitter, Instagram, Amazon and their personal website.
Richard Kadrey is the NYT bestselling author of the Sandman Slim supernatural noir series, along with King Bullet, The Grand Dark, Butcher Bird and more. He’s also written for film and comics, including Heavy Metal, Lucifer, and Hellblazer. His latest novel is The Dead Take the A Train, co-written with Cassandra Khaw.
Find Richard on Twitter, Amazon and his personal website.
ABOUT OUR HOSTS:
Adrian M. Gibson is a podcaster, writer and illustrator, and is currently working on his debut novel.
Find Adrian on X, Instagram or his personal website.
M.J. Kuhn is the author of Among Thieves, her debut novel, and its sequel Thick as Thieves.
Find M.J. on X, Instagram, TikTok or her personal website.
FOLLOW SFF ADDICTS:
FanFiAddict Book Blog
Twitter
Instagram
MUSIC:
Intro: "Into The Grid" by MellauSFX
Outro: “Galactic Synthwave” by Divion
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sff-addicts/message
48 min